It figures to be a far tougher test than anything Colorado could put up. But, Shaw expressed confidence in Hogan’s ability to take charge. Nunes started against Colorado, but after two series was replaced by Hogan, who is 6-4 and 224 pounds.

He went on to complete 18-of-23 passes for 184 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Backup Brett Nottingham played in the fourth quarter.

“He’s a big, strong, fast runner,” Colorado linebacker Brady Daigh said after the game. “I think he spread out their offense a little more and took them from sideline to sideline. We had game-planned for him all week, but we didn’t expect him to take as many snaps as he took. It was just a different look.”

Shaw points to Hogan’s dual-threat ability is one of the aspects that gives him an edge.

“It’s not just the scrambling for a couple of yards,” Shaw said after the game. “He’s fast, he can run, he’s athletic, he can throw one the move, to the left and to the right.”